- The Act defines "human rights" as rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the International Covenants and enforceable by courts in India. - It provides for the constitution of the NHRC and SHRCs to inquire into violations of human rights or negligence in the prevention of such violations by a public servant.
When did the Protection of Human Rights Act come into force in India ?
Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2012 · Topic: The Parliamentary Act (Powers and Functions of Parliament (Legislative, Executive, Financial, Constituent))
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